Small Town USA Blog

Some negative stereotypes can been unfairly given to small towns in America. People sometimes describe small towns as boring, behind the times or uneducated. However, small towns can be wonderful places to raise a family.
Your attitude can make the difference between surviving and thriving in a small town. Small towns have a lot to offer, but you have to be willing to look for these things.
One of the best thing about small towns is that you can enjoy many of these activities for little or no money. It does not cost Read More »

People that come from big cities like New York often look down upon small town living. But it is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, there are a lot of things that you can’t do in a big city.

Hiking, fishing and camping are not exactly common in big cities. Someone in the big city would have to drive pretty far to do any kind of intense outdoor activity. And don’t expect the drive to a small town to be a short one. You definitely cannot Read More »

When thinking of moving or even visiting a small town, one often likes to have a list of things that will be better when compared to going to a big city. For one, a small town will have the benefit of having much less crowds at local attractions. When going to a big town there will always most likely be a line and many people would rather not go when the item that they wish to see is swarming with people. Read More »

A lot of people would prefer to live in a small town over anything else. There are many advantages that come along with living in a small town. Clothing, for some reason seems to be a lot cheaper in a small town. Even designer sports shoes tend to be a lot cheaper. Town people are very friendly and take a real interest in your daily life. People in small towns always have time to stop and chat. Everyone tends to know everyone, Read More »

Living in a small town can seem to be all but exciting, but as I find it, it can be just as good as living in some big city. My small town of choice is Mountain View, Missouri; population 2,843. Some things my grandmother and aunt have taught me I will now tell you

First, I would suggest if you live near a farm, enjoy. Build a bird house. You most likely live in a small open area where wildlife is abundant. A multilevel birdhouse would make things enjoyable when sitting outside Read More »

There are a lot of great small towns in the US but we happen to think a lot of them are in the south. North Carolina in particular has tons of hot spots that visitors love to travel through and whether you’re just passing by or want to make a weekend of it, you really can’t go wrong when you hit up one of these small towns
Mount Airy: If you’ve ever caught a rerun of the Andy Griffith show on your Direct Star TV you’ll probably recognize Mount Airy as the fictional Mayberry. Griffith is originally from here and the town’s still got that Main Street appeal that everyone’s looking for. Read More »

1. The school systems are better. Class rooms aren’t as crowded witch gives students more personalized instruction. There are also more personalized tutoring programs available with stronger family support. Pass rates are higher and chances of scholarships are increased through a wider range of extra curricular activities. Athletic departments are greatly encouraged by the community and include more local scholarship programs available to young athletes.

2. Crime rates are lower. The communities are smaller with fewer strangers passing threw. Neighbors try to look out for each Read More »

When we move to a new town, the first thing we want to do is get settled in. And, we want it to feel like home. Getting to know your neighbors in a small town is included in that; it’s part of settling in. A nice way of doing this is the casual “Hi” when you’re out and about, maybe planting some rose or shrubs and other gardening tasks at your new home, and your neighbor Read More »

What is it about smaller towns, with their friendlier faces. Is it the warmth of a smile from a stranger and a hello or other greeting that effects a change in you? It does in me. I grew up in New York City, the antithesis of a small town. There are friendly people there, but they are guarded, tending to hide their individual personalities in a larger group identity. People bustle by you, crowds of too many faces gather waiting for street lights to change color to green.
The first time I visited Read More »

Though he may be a big city star today, John Cougar Mellencamp is regarded nationwide as a major advocate of small town America. With humble roots in Seymour, Indiana, not only does Mellencamp understand the value of less heavily populated, close-knit communities, he is a product of it. As a result, he often champions the cause of small town citizens, giving voice, quite literally to rural dwellers across the country. In one of his more famous hits, aptly titled “Small Town,” Mellencamp pays tribute to his upbringing, the connection he developed with the lifestyle he enjoyed before moving to a bigger stage. Enjoy the very relevant, relatable lyrics, a true small town anthem if there ever was oneWell I was born in a small townAnd I live in a small townProbably die in a small townOh, those small communitiesAll my friends are so small townMy parents live in the same small townMy job is so small townProvides little opportunityEducated in a small townTaught to fear Jesus in a small townUsed to daydream in that small townAnother born romantic that’s me Read More »